Sacramento, CA (May 24, 2024) – Troopers with the California Highway Patrol reported that a child who was rescued from the scene of a major collision on Thursday along the Capital City Freeway has died at the hospital. According to the CHP, the crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. when a man in his 30s was traveling on State Route 51 close to Watt Avenue and crashed.
Upon the arrival of police, the car was fully engulfed in flames, and officers extricated a seriously injured child, a girl of unknown age before EMTs rushed her to an area hospital. Local news footage showed smoke rising from the vehicle near the Fulton Avenue, Auburn Boulevard, and Marconi Avenue exits. The child was pronounced dead on Thursday, though no details about the other victims’ conditions were released. However, investigators urged anybody with information about the fatal collision to contact the CHP.
Our deepest condolences are with the deceased girl’s family. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their complete recovery.
Fatal Car Accidents in Sacramento
Victims and their families are almost always saddled with the financial burden of substantial property damage, lost income, medical expenses, and more following a car accident. Moreover, long-term or even fatal injuries frequently result from these vehicle collisions, upending the lives of victims and their families. Under California’s personal injury law, a negligent party may be liable for the damages incurred when they cause a car accident injuring others or losses in a wrongful death action, should a victim die from their injuries. For these reasons and more, victims must consult with an attorney regarding the potential compensation for which they qualify in a settlement or case proceeding to court.
Attorney Jeremy Winter understands what victims and their families endure following an accident because he has gone through the experience himself. Furthermore, he will manage the day-to-day responsibilities associated with your accident claim. These tasks include evaluating the evidence, communicating with witnesses, and settling differences with respective insurance companies. Here at the Law Offices of J.G. Winter, we won’t stop fighting to get justice for you and your family after a car crash has turned your lives upside-down.
Our goal is to ensure that your recovery process following a fatal accident is as stress-free as possible. We know that no amount of compensation can truly make up for the loss of your loved one, but we want to ensure you get the justice you deserve in the aftermath of an accident due to another driver’s negligence. Call our Sacramento wrongful death attorneys at 844-517-0586 to arrange a free consultation at your earliest convenience.
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